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The Sun is Up

{this post was started Friday morning and I thought I would publish it Friday morning but now it’s Monday and I’m just now done!}

I love when it rains at night but the sun is shining in the morning… just wonderful! Unfortunately, I had to spend a few minutes outside at 4:15 am, when I heard the thunder, and was afraid the quickly approaching storm would wash out my seedlings and drench the toys and shoes that I knew were still scattered across the patio. So in a partial state of slumber I was up, outside on our patio at 4 am picking upย  seedlings, toys and shoes that I feared were about to get washed out. It was a successful retrieval, but unfortunately I’ve been up ever since!

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Some friends of ours {Suzanne & George} own and run a family farm called Gaucho Farms. Last week my mother-in-law and I headed out with the kids to see their new lambs.ย  And my goodness, as you will see, they are just precious. George and Suzanne raise and breed Katahdin sheep {which are hair sheep, not wool sheep}. Suzanne is a wealth of knowledge and I loved learning all about what they do and how they operate.

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They keep all the pregnant mothers together until they give birth then they separate them to a smaller pen with their babies. If they don’t separate them they steal each other’s babies. Suzanne explained that usually they have twins. Most of these ladies were busting at the seams.

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I felt especially sorry for this sweet girl, I told her that I felt the same way when I was pregnant. And then I prayed it wouldn’t be much longer for her because she was wider than she was tall and I was afraid her little legs might break.

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George and Suzanne also have chickens and a wonderful winter garden. We had a great little visit, the kids were in heaven! If you’re local and interested in any of their produce, eggs, and dare I say lamb I’m sure they’ll be happy to accommodate you, their website is gauchofarms.com.
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Now before I go I thought it would be fun to share a few of my favorite things from pinterest this week. I don’t know if you know about pinterest but it’s a wonderful tool for creating an online bulletin board of the inspiration you find across the web. I’d tell you all to hurry over there and sign up, but apparently they are in beta and now have a waiting list, but you should get on it because it’s a fun little place bubbling over with eye candy. Now, I will admit that I have to have a heart evaluation every time I get on there… reminding myself to be inspired by what I see yet still grateful for all that I have.

So, for this Friday afternoon I thought I’d pull one image from each of my boards.

::Photography Inspiration ::

In light of recent adventures in camping…

 

Source: flickr.com via Darby on Pinterest

 

::Products::

Aren’t these cool!? I’d much rather bring two totes than 6 reusable shopping bags that I ALWAYS forget to bring with me.

Source: reuseit.com via Darby on Pinterest

 

::The Great Outdoors::

Lovely….

 

::Kids Rooms & Stuff::

Love the yellow and green…

 

::For the Home::

Painted floors, the door, the lights, and that print… love it all.

 

::Sewing Inspiration::

Love the elastic at the waist…

Source: cacharel.fr via Darby on Pinterest

 

::For the Office::

So resourceful….

 

::Fashion::

Like the tee,ย  jeans, belt… well, I like it all… not sure about the shoes, but I can’t see them well.

Source: weheartit.com via Darby on Pinterest

 

::Inspiration::

LOVE both of these…

Source: via Darby on Pinterest

 

 

 

 

Source: google.com via Darby on Pinterest

 

 

 

::Mmmm Food::
Seriously, does it get any cuter that this???

Source: google.com via Darby on Pinterest

 

::Party Time::

If I ever have a party like this, you all will be invited if you promise to take a balloon with you when you leave! ๐Ÿ™‚

 

::Airstream Love::

Yes, I have a board just for Airstreams & campers… so much fun!

 

 

{Now it’s Sunday and I’m picking back up}

My mother is a saint and has been helping me fix up our master bathroom for the last 2 days. When I say fix up, I mean the two of us in there together puttying and painting and laughing often at ourselves because it’s a little tight in there. Ideally I’d set her up outside with a comfy lounge chair, tall glass of iced tea, and a stack of magazines… but that would mean I would be inside painting all alone andย  well I know she wouldn’t have it and honestly, I need her help because I HATE painting. I do it, I try to enjoy it, but it is what I imagine is going on in hell around the clock… blazing fires and people cutting in around trim. Our bathroom is just getting a little face lift because it was SOOOO ugly. I mean, seriously ugly, birds that looked like white flamingos on the wallpaper. Anyway, they’re gone now and this makes me very happy!

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We’ve had a great weekend and the highlight has been being able to attend our church’s annual missions’ conference withย  speaker Steve Brown. I don’t know if there are any Steve Brown fans out there but if not, you may quickly become one from the comfort of your home or iPod. His voice is captivating but more captivating than is voice are his words, words that flow effortlessly from his mouth. He’s funny, honest and aย  humble sinner saved by grace. He encouraged us Friday night to “smell like Jesus”, to radiate the love & grace of Christ in all aspects of our lives. Sunday morning he was back with more encouragement to weep with those who weep… really good stuff!

{now it’s Monday morning… this post has taken 3 days}

Sorry about the cruddy phone pic… I’ll snap some real ones later.

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About 2 years ago I had draperies made for our playroom and have been waiting ever since to put them up. In case you didn’t know drapery hardware & rings {especially if your window is SUPER wide} can be really expensive. We didn’t really need draperies so I just waited and waited. Finally, a few weeks ago, I bought a drapery rod on ebay, a Restoration Hardware one that I knew would be perfect. Then I bought rings at Lowe’s and spray painted them to match it. The drapery rod was a good deal, but still expensive because it’s 120″ wide… and can I just tell you that the rod I’ve been waiting for two years for came in a box filled with popcorn and I threw away the stinkin’ finials with the box. Insert a few cuss words of your choice here. Well, I never saw them in there, the seller tells me they were in there and it’s basically my word against his and these days I wouldn’t be surprised if I did throw them away. Anyway, long story short, more finials are coming to me at a small cost. I feel almost the same way about hanging draperies as I do about painting, but when I hit studs on all three brackets I threw out a few fist pumps {for the Loerkes}. So the draperies are up {waiting for UPS to bring the finials} and they were well worth the 2 year wait! I used to not mind hanging draperies until one time Justin and I installed draperies for some friends of ours and once we had them all up we stood back to admire our work and watched as they ripped out of the wall, anchors and all… it’s been a year or so and we can finally laugh!

Again… poor quality picture but you get the gist… fun, funky playroom fabric with blackout lining so our guests, who sleep in our playroom, can sleep ’til noon if they so desire.

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Ok, wrapping this up…

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one last thing, do y’all like kids in raglan sleeves?

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Rover has this “rooster” shirt and I love it on him, wondering about trying a raglan sleeved t-shirt for Honey Bee Tees, any yay’s or nay’s out there?

 

Happy Monday!!!

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  • Lindsey
    February 28, 2011 at 8:48 am

    Love the farm pictures. Those lambs are precious! And being from Slocomb (even though I haven’t lived there in almost 9 years) I can’t believe I’ve never heard of this farm. I bet my neices and nephews would love to go.

  • Brittny Hemphill
    February 28, 2011 at 8:53 am

    Love it all!!! And I can see why it took you 3 days to write it! I’ve been terrible about keeping up with my blog lately, especially about the photos. Those are the sweetest little lambs too!!! I can’t remember ever visiting your town (even though I’m originally from AL), but it sounds wonderful!

  • Emily/These are the Days
    February 28, 2011 at 8:56 am

    Those grocery totes are such a great idea! I’m with youโ€”pinterest is so fun, but it’s easy to want everything I see and forget to remember what I have. And those raglan tees are so sweet!

  • McCall
    February 28, 2011 at 9:04 am

    Love, love, love raglan sleeves, and I can’t wait to see more of your bathroom!

  • Kate
    February 28, 2011 at 9:04 am

    I’m sure my husband will thank you for introducing me to yet ONE MORE THING that will keep me from the pile of laundry ๐Ÿ™‚ But I can’t wait to check out pinterest.

    And I appreciate the beautiful lamb pictures. Makes me think of spring which we could use a little of here in Wisco.

    And a big uppercase YES to raglan sleeves. Love, love, love them on my littles.

  • trisha
    February 28, 2011 at 9:08 am

    YES to raglan sleeves for boys and girls!

  • Kimberly
    February 28, 2011 at 9:14 am

    I’m obsessed with Pinterest!!!

    https://pinterest.com/yepallmine/

    Happy Monday!

  • Melanie Marsh
    February 28, 2011 at 9:14 am

    LOVE raglan sleeveson little boys! ( little girls, too!) yes, yes, yes!
    Great pictures of the sweet little lambs. I never knew there were lambs that were not wool- interesting!

  • Mary Lanier
    February 28, 2011 at 9:15 am

    Yay for the raglan sleeves! It really doesn’t get much cuter than that! Also, will definitely check out Steve Brown. My husband and I are always looking for new podcasts! ๐Ÿ™‚

  • Lillian
    February 28, 2011 at 9:15 am

    :LOVE the farm pictures and those sweet lambs:)
    :LOVE raglan sleeves!
    :LOOOOOOOOOVE pinterest – I’m addicted!!

  • Hollie
    February 28, 2011 at 9:21 am

    Can’t wait to see your bedroom makeover! ๐Ÿ™‚

  • Katie
    February 28, 2011 at 9:21 am

    I’m so jealous that you got to hear Steve Brown….he occasionally fills in at my church in Orlando, and wow, what a treat that is. Love your blog and the spirit behind it, Darby!

  • Shera O
    February 28, 2011 at 9:35 am

    Wow, that was a lot of eye candy! Yes, RAGLAN is great for kids…to me it just says I’m ready to have fun!” I’ll have to check out Steve Brown…we had our mission conference at church this week too. It was such a blessing and a conviction! Thanks for sharing!

  • JWK
    February 28, 2011 at 9:46 am

    LOOOOVE Raglan sleeves for little ones. Something I secretly wish looked cute on me!!

  • Carrie
    February 28, 2011 at 9:46 am

    You are precious…and your family is adorable…and your inspiration is just what I needed on this Monday morning with sick kiddos. Can we be BFF’s?? ๐Ÿ™‚

    Blessings on this Monday!
    xoxo,
    Carrie

  • Kathy
    February 28, 2011 at 9:59 am

    I love this post. It is so you! You are so real. I laugh right along with you. Curtains look great. Have a great week!

  • Amanda
    February 28, 2011 at 10:00 am

    LOVE raglan sleeves! Even on my hubby!

  • Yevette
    February 28, 2011 at 10:23 am

    The sheep pictures are breathtaking!!!! Such beautiful creatures-thank you for sharing these.

  • Taylor@WiseFamilyLiving
    February 28, 2011 at 10:37 am

    Darby-
    I LOVE Steve Brown. He was one of my seminary professors and taught me so much! I might just have the tenniest tiniest crush on him, in a grandfatherly sort of way. I am so thrilled you got to hear him! He is amazing!

  • AnnieMouse
    February 28, 2011 at 10:38 am

    Reglan sleeves are a go!! I adore them on boys, girls, women, and me…oopsie I mean men! Bahahaha

    I love the “smell like Jesus” statement…what an idea?!

  • Michelle
    February 28, 2011 at 10:38 am

    Your lamb pictures are absolutely amazing! The lighting each one is mesmorizing! It looks like you all had a great time and made some good memories. I just can’t get over the pictures!!! Glad your mom has been there to help ๐Ÿ™‚ I’m sure you all had a wonderful time.

  • Maggie
    February 28, 2011 at 10:40 am

    LOVE your post today so much that I had to share it with my parents and sisters. The lambs are so completely adorable and I love the photo of the pregnant momma lamb with the skinny legs. You are a wonderful photographer, Darby. I always enjoy your photos. And, yes, I think raglan sleeve T-shirts would be a great addition to your store. Go for it!!

  • gilda
    February 28, 2011 at 10:45 am

    Thanks for sharing all those great pics, and yay on the raglan sleeves.

  • Amy
    February 28, 2011 at 10:52 am

    Oh I love those sweet little lambs! What a neat place! I also love your favorite things lists especially those grocery cart totes. WHy didn’t I think of that? I guess that’s why they are called Market Totes. ๐Ÿ™‚ LOL!

  • Amanda
    February 28, 2011 at 11:13 am

    Wow – I’m going to have to read through that one several times to absorb all of the goodness – love the grocery cart totes, the cute idea for decorating my favorite orange cupcakes and YES to the raglan sleeves.

  • HaleyD
    February 28, 2011 at 11:18 am

    raglan – yes please!

  • Teresa
    February 28, 2011 at 11:27 am

    Oh I would love to see Steve Brown in person…I could listen to his voice all day. I love his ‘You Think About That’ messages!

  • Susan
    February 28, 2011 at 11:32 am

    I havent had time to blog surf for awhile, and now I remember just how much I love your photography! Your photos are just so beautiful!!!
    This reminds me again why I need to buy a new lens. Which lens did you use for your farm pictures?

  • Melissa
    February 28, 2011 at 11:35 am

    Yay on the raglans!

  • Kristi
    February 28, 2011 at 11:38 am

    Hey Darby, I’m a slient reader…but I love your blog and my son’s honeybee tee. I say yes on the raglan sleeved t-shirts!
    Thanks for being such a great inspiration! =)

  • Lis
    February 28, 2011 at 11:41 am

    YES YES, raglan sleeves!!! We love raglan sleeves!

  • Amanda
    February 28, 2011 at 11:44 am

    Oh. My. Goodness. I have to have a baby lamb!

  • Andrea
    February 28, 2011 at 11:57 am

    My kids would adore those baby lambs. Adore. Yes, to the raglan tees! I love all your inspiration pics. Is there are easy way to get the sprinkles in those perfect triangle forms (the grapefruit cupcakes?? I wanted to do strawberry lemonade cupcakes for my daughter’s b-day and I think those would be really cute!

  • Courtney C
    February 28, 2011 at 12:07 pm

    How could anything be cuter than a little lamb?? Awesome pictures, awesome drapes (lovin’ that fabric), awesome room inspiration, awesome everything!

  • kathy
    February 28, 2011 at 12:21 pm

    Can you tell me what kind of pleats you used at the top of your draperies?

  • Lindsey
    February 28, 2011 at 12:43 pm

    Definite “yay!” for raglans!

  • phyllis
    February 28, 2011 at 12:51 pm

    Awesome pics – You need to do a post on what camera lens you’re using these days. You were my inspiration to get the Canon with the 50mm lens.

  • Christie
    February 28, 2011 at 1:17 pm

    LOVE raglan sleeves!!! And all your pinterest pics! Have a great week!

  • elizabeth@kentuckymama
    February 28, 2011 at 1:18 pm

    i love raglan sleeves….with a big puffy heart! I love pinterest…I recently got approved for my account, but haven’t started playing with it yet. Love your airstream photos! I want one too. There is one close to my parents house that has been sitting on teh side of the road for years. My mom finally inquired about it and the guy said he’d probably take $1500 for it! I dont think he knows the value of it!

  • Jen
    February 28, 2011 at 1:25 pm

    I cannot begin to tell you how much I appreciate a post that shares the Gospel AND says “insert a few cuss words of your choice here…” Perfect, hilarious balance.

  • Jessica
    February 28, 2011 at 1:28 pm

    Oh my goodness!!!! Those lambs are adorable! That looks like such a fun place to take my girls…who am I kidding – I want to hold one of those sweet little lambs! I love pinterest…now I’ll be checking yours along with all of my other fav. ones! I LOVE your drapes (and the fabric!)…I’ve had drapes and blackout liner for Soraya’s nursery sitting in her closet for a good 6 months waiting to be sewn together so that I can hang them. I can’t wait to see pictures of what you’ve done with the master bathroom! maybe it will inspire me to paint our master again…right now it’s like a neon lime green – it’s awful, but the thought of painting makes me want to pull my hair out. I love raglan sleeve shirts – you should do it! ๐Ÿ™‚

  • Kelley
    February 28, 2011 at 1:30 pm

    Well first of all,I never knew those were called Raglan sleeves. Learn something new every day!

    And yes, I like them. My oldest used to wear a Dukes of Hazard shirt that was mine (1980 holla!) that has said sleeves in BRIGHT yellow and he kinda rocked it. So yes, I like them.

    Second of all, those lambs are the cutest things ever (second to your kids, of course, who are always adorable). Makes me reconsider being a carnivore.

    Third of all…what was my 3rd point? I can’t remember #3. So instead I’ll just say thanks for a great post!

  • Abby Maddox
    February 28, 2011 at 1:45 pm

    My heart is actually HURTING over how precious those baby lambs are. Oh my!!! And I love the raglan shirts, even though I had no idea that was what you called them.

  • Lindsay
    February 28, 2011 at 2:01 pm

    I would buy ALL raglan sleeves for my boys(and wear them myself) if I thought people wouldn’t talk about me being a crazy wierd raglan-sleeve lady. ;o)

  • Marielle
    February 28, 2011 at 2:09 pm

    Great post! It was worth the wait. Go for the raglin sleeves. I’ll buy my grandson one–guitars, drums, tractors… Or, whatever you offer.

  • Beth Moore
    February 28, 2011 at 2:19 pm

    I recently got a dslr camera and am just learning it all. Can you tell me what lens you used for your farm shots. Thanks.

  • Barbara Galloway
    February 28, 2011 at 2:29 pm

    My daughter and her family raise sheep also. Weekend before this past one, she and son went on small trip. Husband came home from work, checked on a pregnant ewe, she had had triplets. He went to the house to change clothes and went back to check on her and she had had another one–quads!! Next day he had a ewe have triplets, then on Sun. a single. The first of last week they had had another set of twins, and a couple of singles!! Made 12 lambs in 3-4 days. They sold one of the quads to a home school family, one of the quads had died earlier, so that ewe only has 2 to take care of now. They sold one of the triplets and the twins were both born dead. She said they would have a two week breather before they started it all over again. Lambs are sweet!!

  • Dianne
    February 28, 2011 at 2:30 pm

    Love, love, love the playroom drapes…that fABRIC IS WONDERFUL!!!
    So glad your mom was able to help you in the master bathroom…it’s always more fun with a partner in crime. ๐Ÿ™‚

  • Beth
    February 28, 2011 at 2:57 pm

    I absolutely love the ‘great outdoors’ picture! I could sit there for days:) And I am so on the same page with you about painting! I have never thought of it like you said, but when I read it, I laughed out loud and said to myself, “that is EXACTLY how I feel!” Just never had the right words for it~ And raglan sleeves…I love, love on children and adults!

  • melanie
    February 28, 2011 at 3:19 pm

    I’m new to commenting, but have been a blog follower for a while. I love raglan t’s so much on little boys and vote a big YES for your shop.

  • Beth
    February 28, 2011 at 3:42 pm

    I love raglan sleeves on anyone. I will buy a shirt for myself JUST because it has them! So far the only HBT I’ve bought was for my nephew; raglans would be just the excuse I need to get some for my four kiddos ๐Ÿ™‚

  • Rachel Z.
    February 28, 2011 at 3:56 pm

    Yay on the raglan sleeves! And yay on the raglan sleeves for women!!

  • Amanda @ Serenity Now
    February 28, 2011 at 3:57 pm

    Love the raglan! Go for the raglan! ๐Ÿ˜‰ You are so blessed to have a mama willing to help you with DIY projects. Mine is better at shopping. My MIL likes to help with projects. ๐Ÿ™‚

  • Minnesotamom
    February 28, 2011 at 4:18 pm

    Love raglan sleeves. I never get to the shop in time to get a women’s shirt, but I’d love that happy camper one if you ever get more in stock!

    And? You have great taste, in pretty much everything.

    We have the same issue with our living room windows (super-long rod needed) at the new house. I don’t know if I’ll ever be able to spring for one or just have to be okay with the back-yard neighbors possibly seeing me grabbing food from the kitchen in my undies every now and then… ๐Ÿ˜‰

  • Minnesotamom
    February 28, 2011 at 4:19 pm

    p.s. Did you make the drapes? I have had the hardest time finding 96″ drapes with blackout that aren’t hideous.

  • Minnesotamom
    February 28, 2011 at 4:20 pm

    Um, never mind. Just went back to re-check, and you had them made. Sorry for my idiocy. ;(

  • Samantha
    February 28, 2011 at 4:38 pm

    LOVE raglan tees? I always call them baseball tees, but love them whatever the name.

  • Kate from Party Resources
    February 28, 2011 at 4:39 pm

    Best happy Monday post EVER! Loved it!

  • Susan
    February 28, 2011 at 4:55 pm

    I say yay to those sleeves- Love them!

  • Susan
    February 28, 2011 at 4:56 pm

    Love those sleeves, I say YAY!

  • Tasha B.
    February 28, 2011 at 5:31 pm

    YES! Love those sleeves!

  • Meleah
    February 28, 2011 at 6:51 pm

    Hey Darby…love your blog…I am a lurker!! Didn’t know if you saw the blog mentioned in the latest issue of “Home Life” magazine? It’s published by LifeWay and I assume mostly distributed in Southern Baptist churches like mine. The article was on how the online community can be used for fellowship among Christian women. They mentioned several blogs to follow and yours was one of them! I happen to agree that it’s the best! Thanks!!

  • Catherine
    February 28, 2011 at 6:58 pm

    a big ol’ YES to ragland t’s… way cute… especially on little rovers ๐Ÿ™‚

  • christy
    February 28, 2011 at 7:13 pm

    i love raglan sleeves and i don’t think they just have to be for boys:)

  • Hannah
    February 28, 2011 at 7:53 pm

    I LOVE “The House Was Clean Yesterday Sorry You Missed it” sign- so much! and I also love the braid that your outfit inspiration girl is wearing in her hair- very inspiring:)

  • Meghan
    February 28, 2011 at 7:54 pm

    1. Love the raglan sleeves.
    B. My bro sometimes gives the homily at church and he did a great one last week that your post reminded me of. His message was basically talking about works vs grace. How grace is what saves us but if we are saved the works just come along with it. He said it better than I!
    3. I love your blog! I have never commented before but I was wondering if you (or anyone else) had any family vacation ideas in driving distance from Louisville. All suggestions welcome!

  • Amy Vermillion
    February 28, 2011 at 8:57 pm

    What beautiful lamb pictures!!! I love your blog and enjoy your incredible photos.
    Thanks for sharing!

  • Stacy of KSW
    February 28, 2011 at 9:06 pm

    Love the lambs! Found you on Pinterest. Good work finding all the studs & yes I adore kids in raglan tees – I say go for it!!!

  • Jen @ Rambling Renovators
    February 28, 2011 at 10:03 pm

    I say yay to the raglan sleeves! I only wished you shipped your tees to Canada ๐Ÿ™
    Love these weekend posts Darby. They give a little bit of everything – which, I guess, is what weekends are made for.

  • Jill
    February 28, 2011 at 10:27 pm

    I love the baby lambs! {especially their little facial expressions} Thanks for sharing parts of your life with us… I look forward to each time you post!

  • Hannah
    February 28, 2011 at 10:31 pm

    Wow! How awesome would it be to run a farm like that!

    Thanks for sharing!

  • Shannon
    February 28, 2011 at 11:06 pm

    Yay, for raglan tees! Can we get those in adult sizes, too?

  • SARAH
    February 28, 2011 at 11:11 pm

    LOVE, LOVE, LOVE raglan sleeves!

  • Sara Jane
    February 28, 2011 at 11:52 pm

    OH.MY.WORD. I must have a lamb now!

  • Emily
    February 28, 2011 at 11:55 pm

    darbs, fist pumps for a) having a playroom b) for hitting all three studs and c) for using black out lining for when tim and i come to visit. And A BIG FAT YES to raglan tees: https://www.todaysletters.com/2010/05/todays-letters_18.html … Loerke’s are fans.
    XOXO
    e

  • peta
    March 1, 2011 at 4:54 am

    thats a yes from australia for raglan sleeves.

    Just waiting for that international shipping, Darby ๐Ÿ™‚

  • Perfecting Pru
    March 1, 2011 at 5:56 am

    The photo with all those balloons makes me want to hold a party so much. And the photo of the pregnant sheep makes me never want to have twins! Great photos and post as always.

  • Konie
    March 1, 2011 at 8:39 am

    Welllllll….I’m about to ask my Veterinarian if we can get us a lamb as a pet!!:)) They were just toooo cute! I might just take MYSELF on a field trip and go to that farm:) Loved the Pinterest pics! AND also the raglan sleeves:)

  • brittan
    March 1, 2011 at 10:57 am

    YAY!!

  • Katie@ Noodle and Boof
    March 1, 2011 at 4:24 pm

    Those sheep! The lambs! SO sweet! I love the idea of the grocery store totes! I wish I had thought of that! Can’t wait to see the finished bathroom.

  • Maggie P
    March 1, 2011 at 4:49 pm

    I love to cut around trim! It is actually my favorite part of painting. It can be very zen. I listen to some music that I can sing along with and get in the zone. On another note, I love the playroom curtains. They are so festive for a playroom.

  • Rosemary Gulledge
    March 1, 2011 at 5:35 pm

    Beautiful pictures of the animals!! I had seen Pintrest on Facebook too and had no clue what it was – makes much better since after seeing your post! Love your blog!

  • Tiffany
    March 1, 2011 at 8:32 pm

    One of my favorite posts, I love all the inspiration pictures. Don’t you LOVE Pinterest? I could spend days on there. It’s like crack for me. And the raglan sleeves. Yes please. Right now. Love them.

  • laurie
    March 1, 2011 at 8:46 pm

    love raglan! maybe because it is kinna rare

  • becca
    March 1, 2011 at 11:29 pm

    i loved this post about the lambs! i made a list of 30 things i want to do before i’m 30 and shearing a sheep is one of them. the lady who has the sheep farm here in idaho said i can only watch the sheep be sheared because i might cut it’s head off. yikes! your post made me even more excited for my sheep-watching extravaganza! ๐Ÿ˜€

  • Sarah
    March 2, 2011 at 2:03 am

    Your drapes look great…well worth the wait. Your wee ones are just too cute. Those animals are precious, how great to know someone who owns a farm. My boys would get a kick out of that. Yes, that kind of shirt is a great kids one. Joined pinterest last week and I am smitten.

  • Megan
    March 2, 2011 at 4:20 am

    I’m late seeing and commenting on this post but I had to say that I loved those grocery totes until I had a reality check and thought – but where would I put the kid (or two) that are usually back there buried up to their neck in groceries? Maybe one day when I go to the grocery store with no kids I’ll look into those. AND I’ve been saying for YEARS that there is a special place in Hell where all you do is paint ceilings for eternity. In fact when I hear about a particularly evil person I usually refer to them as a “ceiling painter” ๐Ÿ™‚

  • Tara
    March 2, 2011 at 11:25 am

    I love that you added a Sheep photo in your play room! Those curtains are Perfect too. Lord provide sister Darby a painter she can minister to.

  • kathleen
    March 2, 2011 at 2:30 pm

    1) home depot has sold totes like that with the clips for the market buggy– check it out– when I first saw them last year bought four– one should instruct bagger do not make too heavy at check out line 2) I feel for the finial fiasco. as I sat here appreciating my finials I was motivated to repair the tab top fraying on my Pier 1 patch work indian sari curtains with bright colors and gold metalic threads– the frayed tab was soo frayed, but I was soo motivated by your images Darby to fix my curtains to fully appreciate my finials!! –my repair consisted of a layer of pellon , gold lame’ fabric, the remaining original tab fabric with stitching removed — which looked like an artifact from long ago and and crinolin/net( which secured and allow for a tranparent look) I traputo stitched the layers to create a workable fabric thus to rework the tab. the front that I see as I post this; was the side most intact of original red and gold saree(sp) fabric it is so sheer and in my dining area even with the dimmer switch on full illumination no one is the wiser. Thank you for getting me up on my chair to fix that curtain– I can’t believe I did soo much before my afternoon shift at work. I was beaming with the thought of my completed task.

  • ashley
    March 2, 2011 at 3:46 pm

    yes for raglan sleeves for girls, boys & MOMS!!!!

  • Katie
    March 2, 2011 at 7:13 pm

    I love raglan tees. I love Airstreams. I love twin beds and painted floors. I love mommas helping out with the dirty work. And I love lamb. Especially on Mother’s day for my special dinner. ;o) (Is that bad?)

  • Alli
    March 2, 2011 at 10:31 pm

    I just got joined pintrest the other day, glad to hear I made the cut!
    Love the raglan sleeves! Super cute !

  • Zar
    March 2, 2011 at 11:03 pm

    Wonderful! Photos, inspiration boards, and oh yes, raglan sleeves too!

  • Stacy
    March 3, 2011 at 12:04 am

    Please do the raglan sleeves!

  • April Queen
    March 3, 2011 at 10:20 am

    I absolutely LOVE the outdoor dining picture. It makes me want to create that for dinner tonight! I also love the “clean house” sign. I have one on my kitchen wall that reads, “A messy kitchen is a happy kitchen….mine is delirious” it kind of lost its humor when my MOM gave it to me!!!!!

  • Andrea
    March 3, 2011 at 10:01 pm

    I’m a sucker for raglan sleeves for my {almost} 3-yr-old boy. I buy โ€˜em even when I donโ€™t need โ€˜em.

  • Lori
    March 4, 2011 at 2:34 pm

    raglan with a train on it – yes!!! (I have already bought a short sleeve train, long sleeve train and i would definitely buy the raglan ๐Ÿ™‚ )

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